Miles Sanders Runs For 72 Yards In Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders carried the ball 18 times for 72 yards and lost a fumble in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Sanders also caught four of his six targets for 26 yards in the season opener. The veteran running back didn't find the end zone in the […]

Bryce Young Struggles In Debut

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young struggled in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Young completed 20 of his 38 passes for 146 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the loss to Atlanta. He also added 17 yards on three carries on the ground in his NFL debut. Young's lone TD […]

Jordan Addison Grabs A Touchdown In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison turned in a solid performance for his first regular season game despite the team suffering a three-point loss to the Buccaneers. The rookie wideout ended with 61 yards on four catches and a touchdown while seeing six targets throughout the game. Addison was behind K.J. Osborn in terms of […]

Browns Defense Holds Bengals To Three Points In Week 1

The Cleveland Browns defense played well in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Cleveland held the Bengals to 142 yards of total offense while notching two sacks along the way. The Browns defense did well to hold an explosive Cincy offense out of the end zone in the season opener, giving […]

Sean Tucker Gets Involved In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker made his NFL debut against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. The 21-year-old rushed five times for 15 yards, while adding two receptions for an additional nine yards. The Bucs gave Rachaad White a bulk of the carries during this game. However, he struggled to the tune of […]

T.J. Hockenson Hauls In Eight Catches In Season Opener

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson ended up in the top three fantasy scorers at the position through Sunday's afternoon games. He finished with eight catches on nine targets and 35 yards but failed to find the endzone. PPR leagues made Hockenson's performance look better than it actually was as he only averaged 4.4 yards […]

Dustin Hopkins Makes Three FGs In Week 1 Win

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins made all three of his field goals and added an extra point in his team's 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Hopkins fared well in his Cleveland debut, hitting kicks from 42, 34, and 43 yards out. The Cleveland offense looked solid against a tough Cincinnati defense […]

Deebo Samuel Efficient In Season-Opening Win

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught five passes for 55 yards on seven targets in the 49ers' Week 1 win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Samuel took a back seat to fellow receiver Brandon Aiyuk in targets and production in this one. Fantasy managers love to see the efficiency of 11 yards per reception […]

David Njoku Goes For 24 Yards In Week 1

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught two of his three targets for 24 yards in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Njoku's 24 receiving yards placed him third on the team in receiving yards on an afternoon where the Browns led the entire game and were able to lean on […]

Elijah Moore Leads Browns In Week 1 Receiving

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore caught three of his seven targets for 43 yards and added two carries for 19 yards in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Moore wound up leading the team in receiving in his Cleveland debut while tying for first in targets with Amari Cooper. The […]

Cade Otton Sees Three Targets

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton was able to get involved during Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The 24-year-old hauled in two of his three targets for 19 yards in the three-point victory. Otton was able to catch both his targets in the second half, but didn't see a ton of […]

Trey Palmer Catches Touchdown In Debut

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer made his NFL debut against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The 22-year-old started the game as the third wideout behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Palmer was able to hauled in two of his three targets for eight yards and a touchdown in the win. It was his […]

Amari Cooper Quiet In Week 1 Win

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper caught three of his seven targets for 37 yards in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Cooper wound up tied for first in targets on an afternoon where the Browns led the entire game and did not need to ask for much out of their […]

Packers Defense Generate Two Turnover, Force Four Sacks

The Green Bay Packers took an interception for a touchdown, recovered a fumble, generated four sacks, and held Chicago to 20 points during the team's victory over the Bears Sunday. While the Packers' defense was hit or miss for fantasy last season, the team at full strength proved to be a force to be reckoned […]

Jerome Ford Busy In Week 1 Win

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball 15 times for 36 yards and lost a fumble in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Ford finished just three carries behind Nick Chubb, although eight of those carries came on the final two drives of the game after the contest was […]

Chris Godwin Efficient In Win

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin made the most of his chances during Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The 27-year-old hauled in five of his six targets for 51 yards during the three-point victory on Sunday. Those six targets ended up being the second-most of the team during Sunday's contest. Godwin […]

Tank Bigsby Scores Touchdown In Rookie Debut At Colts

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby rushed seven times for only 13 yards but scored his first NFL touchdown in a victory over the Colts. The rookie had quite an eventful debut overall. He tipped a pass that led to Trevor Lawrence's interception and had a presumed incomplete pass turned fumble knocked out of his hands and returned for […]

Anders Carlson Hits 52-Yard Field Goal In Win Over Bears

Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson nailed a 52-yard field goal and converted all five of his extra point attempts during the team's 38-20 victory over the Chicago Bears Sunday. The Packers routed Chicago, especially in the second half, leading to just one field goal attempt for the rookie kicker in his NFL debut. Even […]

Mike Evans Looks Good In Season Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans got off to a slow start, but turned it around towards the end of the first half. He hauled in a 28-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield towards the end of the first half. The 30-year-old dropped what looked to be an easy touchdown in the second half, […]

Wan'Dale Robinson More Likely To Return In Week 2

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) ended up missing the Sunday Night slate against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1 while he comes back from a torn ACL. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Week 2 was the more likely time for Robinson to return to the field since the team is set […]

Nick Chubb Goes Over 100 Rushing Yards In Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb carried the ball 18 times for 106 yards and added four catches for 21 yards in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Chubb turned in a solid performance on a rainy, slippery afternoon in Cleveland in a game where the Browns led the entire way. […]

Deshaun Watson Accounts For Two TDs In Week 1 Win

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 16 of his 29 passes for 154 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Watson added five rushes for 45 yards, a touchdown, and a two-point conversion on the ground in the win. The veteran quarterback supplemented his modest […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Puts Up Great Week 1 Performance

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. rushed 18 times for 77 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. He also added five receptions for 27 yards, helping the Jags secure a Week 1 victory over Indianapolis. The sophomore running back was having a modest game until he broke off a beautiful 26-yard touchdown run that […]

Jayden Reed Gains 46 Total Yards In NFL Debut

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed caught 2-of-5 targets for 48 yards and lost two yards on his lone carry during the team's 38-20 victory over the Chicago Bears. The rookie came into the game with an increased role due to the absence of Christian Watson (hamstring) and ended up tying with Romeo Doubs […]

Rachaad White Rushes 17 Times

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White was the clear lead back during Sunday's Week 1 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 24-year-old rushed a team-high 17 times for 38 yards, while adding two receptions for 10 additional yards through the air. The volume was there for White, but he struggled to do much with […]

Evan Engram With Modest 49 Yards Against Colts

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram secured five passes for 49 yards vs. the Colts on Sunday. The seventh-year pro caught all of his targets from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, turning in a solid day for fantasy managers. Engram's performance was highlighted by a tough 26-yard sideline grab going up and over a defender, putting his athleticism on full […]

Baker Mayfield Holds His Own In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield got off to a slow start during Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Mayfield airmailed some throws early in the game, but settled in towards the end of the first half. He connected with Mike Evans for a touchdown before halftime. After that, Mayfield hit rookie Trey […]

Evan McPherson Not Productive Versus Cleveland

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson nailed a 42-yard field goal during the loss to Cleveland on Sunday. However, he missed his following try on the next series. In all fairness, McPherson was the only person who put points on the board for the struggling Bengals offense, and the weather conditions weren't ideal, either. While the […]

Romeo Doubs Comes Down With Two Touchdowns Against Chicago

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs caught 4-of-5 targets for 26 yards and two touchdowns during the team's 38-20 victory over the Chicago Bears. The second-year receiver was questionable heading into the contest due to a hamstring injury, but it did not stop him from finding the end zone twice and being tied for […]

Alexander Mattison Inefficient But Catches Touchdown Pass

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison didn't have the best game on the ground in Week 1 as the team suffered a three-point loss to Tampa Bay. The Boise State product finished with 34 yards on 11 carries and 10 yards on three catches with a touchdown. His touchdown reception saved a lot of fantasy […]